BS8599 is effective from 30th June 2011, with a transitional introduction period until 31st December 2011. The classic kit has a green box rather han the standard blue. The contents will be for the catering environment.

The old standard

This standard replaces the BHTA HSE kits 10, 20 and 50, that are currently universally used in the UK and are based on the HSE guidelines. The Current BHTA standard was published in 1997 and is long overdue a review. The BHTA standard will be withdrawn from 31st December 2011.

What the law says

The Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981 states:

“An employer shall provide or ensure that there are provided such equipment and facilities as are adequate and appropriate in the circumstances for enabling first aid to be rendered to his employees if the are injured or become ill at work”

The new BSI first aid kits are now the only safe and clear way for an employer to meet their obligations.

Contents

2 off Burn Relief Dressing 10cm x 10cm

100 off Washproof Assorted Plasters

4 off Eye Pad Dressing with Bandage Sterile

3 off Foil Blanket Adult Size

2 off Large HSE Dressing 18cm x 18cm Sterile Unboxed

8 off Medium HSE Dressing 12cm x 12cm Sterile Unboxed

12 pairs Nitrile Gloves Pair

2 off Mouth to mouth Resuscitation Device with Valve

4 off Finger Dressing with Adhesive Fixing 3.5cm

1 off First Aid Guidance Leaflet

2 off Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 4m

1 off Microporous Tape 2.5cm x 5m

40 off Moist Cleansing Wipes

24 off Safety Pins Assorted

4 off Single Use Triangular Bandage 90cm x 127cm

1 off Universal Shears Small 6″